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AP® Career Kickstart Explained | What it signals about where AP is headed
AP® Career Kickstart expands the AP experience beyond traditional academic subjects by connecting college-level learning with career-focused skills. With new courses in business with personal finance, cybersecurity, and networking, the program gives students opportunities to explore career pathways while building academic and practical knowledge. Here’s what to know about the program, how its courses and credentials work, and what its expansion could mean for the future of AP.
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How Teachers Can Use Performance Data to Support AP® Student Success
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Language Arts & Social Sciences Career Paths: Living in the Shadow of STEM
Discover how language arts and social sciences careers offer just as much value, earning potential, and growth as STEM fields — and why educators should encourage students to explore them.
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The End of ESSER Funds and the Solution to Budget Challenges
The expiration of ESSER funds poses significant financial challenges for schools, forcing districts to navigate budget gaps, evaluate priorities, and seek solutions to sustain essential resources.
3 Pathways to ACT and SAT Success
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Rural Access to AP®: Addressing Large Gaps in Smaller Towns
Discover the challenges of AP® access in rural schools and how Forney ISD strives to bridge the gap. Find out how funding and technology are vital to improving rural AP access.